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Skills

  • Creative Writing
  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Book Formatting
  • Book Writing
  • Coaching
  • Copy Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Editorial Consulting
  • E-pub Formatting
  • E-Publishing
  • Grammar
  • Publishing
  • Writing

Services

  • Creative Writing

    $25/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    As a "book doctor," I can work off your manuscript to strengthen the prose, characters, plot, and add emotion and depth to the story while still keeping your voice strong.

    Copy EditingCreative WritingEditingGrammarProofreading

  • Ghost Writing & Books

    $25/hr Starting at $2K Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    If you're looking for someone to take your awesome idea and run with it, I'd love to work with you. I can take your story and characters and craft an entertaining and emotional story from young adult/new...

    Book WritingCreative WritingWriting

  • Print and Ebook Formatting

    $25/hr Starting at $225 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I can take your manuscript and format it for printing and ebook distribution. I have done this for literally hundreds of authors and can do it for you, as well. Rates are standard - $155 for print formatting...

    Book FormattingE-pub FormattingE-PublishingPublishing

  • Editing & Proofreading

    $25/hr Starting at $75 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    First and foremost, I love to help authors of all levels with editing and proofreading their manuscript. I am able to give a fresh perspective -- new eyes -- to make sure the document is clear of grammatical...

    CoachingDevelopmental EditingEditingEditorial ConsultingProofreading

About

Bestselling author to write, edit, proofread & format

I am a multi-published, agency-represented, bestselling author of over twenty-five books with three major New York publishing houses (Houghton Mifflin, Penguin Putnam, and McMillan/St. Martin’s Press) in young adult fiction, contemporary romance fiction, and also in non-fiction. I take on freelance work to fill my time between book contracts. I have also ghost written and contributed to dozens of other books.

What makes me a good writer is I have a passion for words. Being able to express and convey emotions, thoughts, and deeds through the written word is what motivates me. My writing is layered, has a solid voice, and is realistic. I am dedicated to my craft and never settle for less - working hard to hone my talent daily. I love helping people hone their own craft, as well. I'm firm, but fair, and thorough.

In addition to writing, I am detail-oriented, time-efficient, type 100 wpm, expert knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and highly organized. I am mature and responsible and won't cause you a headache or drama with any tasks.

Work Terms

I work for myself, so my schedule is flexible. Just let me know how I can help you out! While I'm new to guru.com, I have been editing, proofreading, writing, and formatting books for over 14 years.